A driver must bring a vehicle to an emergency stop.
Explain the factors that affect the thinking distance and the braking distance of the vehicle.
Write down the equation that links distance, force, and work done.
The work done by the braking force to stop the vehicle is 480 000 J480\,000\text{ J}480000 J. The average braking force applied is 16 000 N16\,000\text{ N}16000 N. Calculate the braking distance of the vehicle.
A very large braking force results in rapid deceleration. Explain the possible dangers to the vehicle and its control from such a large deceleration.